Assistant Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist – Tigers Women

Job Title: Assistant Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist – Tigers Women

Location: Leicester, UK
Reports To: Head of Medical – Tigers Women

Hours: 37.5 each week

Contract Type:  Fixed term, until 30 June 2026

Salary:  £25,000 per annum

Closing date: 16 October 2026, 12PM

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Role Overview:

Leicester Tigers Women are seeking a committed, highly motivated and professional Assistant Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to join our medical team. This full-time role will be central to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of players, working within a multidisciplinary environment to ensure best-practice medical care and optimal return-to-play outcomes. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of Medical, Club Doctor and wider performance team within the established medical and governance structure. This is a great opportunity to develop within a professional sporting environment

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Our Club Values:

• Selfless: Concerned with the needs and wishes of others, prioritising these over their own

• Honest: Truthful and fair, acting with integrity

• Tough: Demonstrating resilience, mental strength and the ability to endure difficulty

• Relentless: Determination and persistence in pursuit of a goal, refusing to give up despite difficulties or opposition

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Key Responsibilities:

• Complete thorough injury assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation for the players.
• Deliver evidence-based practice to support safe and effective return to play for long and short term injured athletes/

• Liaise with the Head of Medical regarding referrals to consultants, imaging services, and handovers where appropriate.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, and coaching staff to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to player care and performance.

• Provide medical cover for senior team matchdays and weekly training sessions and rehabilitation days.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical notes in line with your governance and minimum standards using the club’s athlete management system (Kitman Labs).

• Uphold the highest standards of player welfare, safety, and confidentiality.

• Commit to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and attend relevant club and Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) events.
• Ensure full compliance with all club policies and procedures and audits.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Medical.

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up.  Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Leicester Tigers is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Person Specification:
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional accreditation and current registration (e.g., HCPC, SST, or equivalent).

Desirable

• Experience working in rugby union or elite team sport.
• Knowledge of female athlete health and performance considerations.
• Experience using athlete management systems (e.g., Kitman Labs).

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